USCG rescues stranded kayakers who used Apple Watch

"The two men rescued were reported to be tourists, who used a smart watch to relay a distress call to 911, and reported being in the water for several hours after both kayaks began taking on water and ended up sinking."

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/26f4e45


It’s worth highlighting that the SOS feature on the Apple Watch, when engaged, not only calls nearby emergency services but also shares pertinent location information. It’s worth adding that the feature can be used on any Apple Watch with cellular connectivity (a carrier plan is not required) or any Apple Watch that happens to be paired with a nearby iPhone

https://bgr.com/2019/12/04/apple-watch-sos-feature-kayakers-stranded-water/

"After their kayaks sank, they were treading water in unfavorable sea conditions due to not having lifejackets."   

So, I guess the Applewatch is waterprrof? 

Better than having absolutely nothing...

Bushy

So.... smart phone, check...... smart watch, check....... DUMB ass isn’t wearing a life jacket that likely cost 1/10th of what before mentioned smart devices cost?!?! No wonder we need smart phones as the population of America gets dumber. 

So.... smart phone, check...... smart watch, check....... DUMB ass isn’t wearing a life jacket that likely cost 1/10th of what before mentioned smart devices cost?!?! No wonder we need smart phones as the population of America gets dumber. 

Yes, look on the bright side.  It saves lives.  The glass is half FULL not half empty.  Focus on the positive.

BOOK EM DANO

... No wonder we need smart phones as the population of America gets dumber.

So true. I find I can’t drive 3 blocks from my house without my app...

 
Sometimes lessons are learned and sometimes....... not.

Learned mine thru theirs!!!!

Glad those guys made it out. Could easily been a tragedy.

Wow thats pretty cool. Im always accidentally pressing the SOS feature on my iwatch. Didnt know it transmitted GPS signals too wow. Glad theyre okay. How can they tread water for that long?

So.... smart phone, check...... smart watch, check....... DUMB ass isn’t wearing a life jacket that likely cost 1/10th of what before mentioned smart devices cost?!?! No wonder we need smart phones as the population of America gets dumber. 

Darwin Failed this time

When we idiot-proof the world, we begin making better idiots!

"The two men rescued were reported to be tourists, who used a smart watch to relay a distress call to 911, and reported being in the water for several hours after both kayaks began taking on water and ended up sinking."

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/26f4e45


ItÂ’s worth highlighting that the SOS feature on the Apple Watch, when engaged, not only calls nearby emergency services but also shares pertinent location information. ItÂ’s worth adding that the feature can be used on any Apple Watch with cellular connectivity (a carrier plan is not required) or any Apple Watch that happens to be paired with a nearby iPhone

https://bgr.com/2019/12/04/apple-watch-sos-feature-kayakers-stranded-water/

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